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American Leftovers Book Signing with LPU Alumni

April 19

Life Pacific University welcomed LPU alumni Heidi Messner (’99) and Eric Wilson (’91), authors of the New York Times Best Seller, American Leftovers, on campus to share with LPU Media and Communications students. Heidi and Eric shared about how to use your personal story to tell a powerful story to the masses through writing. Their experience with authoring American Leftovers revealed to them the biblical influence of storytelling and how to leverage that for the expansion of the Kingdom of God. They shared with the LPU community the process of writing, how to secure a book deal, working on movie scripts, and answering any questions regarding American Leftovers or their time in the writing and publishing space.

Heidi and Eric also held a book signing where our students could buy a copy of American Leftovers and have it signed. It was an encouraging conversation to hear from LPU alumni as they become successful in their respective fields.

Learn more about our Media and Communications program.

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Life Pacific University Appoints Michael Bratun as Interim Chair of Worship Arts & Media Program 

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Life Pacific University is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bratun, MA, as Interim Chair of the Worship Arts & Media Program, effective August 1, 2026.

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